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Real ID will be required to fly in the U.S. or to enter some federal buildings starting May 7, 2025. Here's what to know ...

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As of May 7, 2025, travelers need a Real ID-compliant license or another accepted form of identification, like a passport, to board federally regulated commercial aircraft and access certain federal ...

Starting May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to fly domestically and access certain federal facilities. Enhanced IDs are Real ID ...

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A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Michigan residents will need Real ID for domestic flights, federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants. The Real ID deadline is May 7, 2025. If you're planning any upcoming trips ...